New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)

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About this programme

Beauty therapy makes a rewarding career for creative, hands-on people with an outgoing personality. With our near-new salon facilities, you’ll learn in a real working environment – complete with weekly salon days for paying public clients.

This internationally-recognised qualification will train you in all aspects of beauty therapy, opening doors to a wide variety of careers including working in spas, salons, hotels and resorts, on cruise ships, becoming a sales representative, or even setting up your own business.

Implement professional standards and expectations relating to the beauty workplace including all relevant health, safety and hygiene obligations.

Undertake a full consultation with clients, build client rapport, and perform an in-depth need analysis for beauty services and product needs to develop a beauty treatment plan.

Apply knowledge of natural nail services, products, and tools, and related skills, to meet client’s needs in accordance with industry standards and current and emerging trends.

Apply knowledge of facial and skin care services, and related skills, to meet client’s needs, during and after treatment, in accordance with industry standards and current and emerging trends.

Apply knowledge of manual hair removal and body care services, and related skills, to meet client’s needs, during and after treatment, in accordance with industry standards and current and emerging trends.

Apply knowledge of relevant aspects of chemistry, physics and biology in a beauty services context to provide effective services and ensure client comfort and safety.

Provide nutritional advice specific to the skin, which is complementary for healthy skin, hair and nails.

Apply knowledge of skin and skin-related disease and disorders to identify symptoms and advise clients of possible implications in terms of proposed beauty services.

Provide reception and client sales services and carry out associated transactions and administration.

Contribute to the operation of a small beauty sector business or client base.

Courses in this programme

Courses

Level

Credits

4896.4001 - Professional Practice

Aim: To provide students with the theoretical knowledge and skills to work in the beauty industry as a professional beauty therapist.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Describe the role and function of the NZ Association of Registered Beauty Professionals.

Outline and explain industry best practice standards and the NZRBT code of ethics.

Develop a business plan to establish yourself as an independent beauty therapist.

4

15

4896.4002 - Anatomy and Physiology

Aim: To enable students to develop an understanding of human anatomy and physiology to provide a theoretical foundation for both massage and beauty therapy.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Describe the structure and function of body systems in relation to beauty therapy.

Locate and define structures of the human body using anatomical terminology.

Discuss nutritional and lifestyle factors that support healthy skin, hair and nails.

4

15

4896.4003 - Nail Services

Aim: To provide students with knowledge of nail services, products, tools and related skills to industry standards.

Demonstrate best practice standards while delivering a range of beauty therapies.

Perform a professional role within a beauty therapy clinic.

Manage a range of client interactions to a professional standard.

4

20

Admission information

All applicants must have:

be at least 17 years old at the time the programme commences

have attained NCEA level 1

be able to understand follow, and respond to instructions given in English

International applicants for whom English is not a first language must have and IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

Additional costs

$195.00 for City and Guilds qualification.

Additional costs/requirements (all of these items can be purchased through course related costs):

Students are required to wear a uniform, we recommend purchasing TWO at a cost of approximately $50 each. (These are purchased through NorthTec upon commencement start of the course.)

Black pants and black flat closed in shoes.

Two Text Books, approximately $60 each. (These are purchased through NorthTec upon commencement start of the course.)

Makeup kit - $150

Basic stationary including a USB memory stick.

Career opportunities

Beauty therapist in a clinic or hairdressing salon

Sales representative

Luxury liner beauty services

Consultant in retail sector

Self-employed in own business

Magazine beauty editor or writer

Mortician work

Qualifications gained

New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)

AND following application to City and Guilds:
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy + Evolve (3003-63)

Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions

Kahli Rowland - Beauty Therapy

“I’ve always enjoyed doing make-up and helping other people to feel good. I knew one of tutors here plus some others who were coming to the course, so I signed up straight from school.”

“The tutors here really want you to pass, are helpful and make you feel inspired and confident. At the moment I’m enjoying waxing and spray tanning, and the make-up that we do soon will be fun. More of a challenge for me is learning the different techniques for nails and then developing our own technique. Learning all the muscles for massage also takes study and discipline but it’s really interesting.”

“This qualification gives me a career I can do anywhere. I’ll always have it behind me and this is one of the fastest growing courses in the industry just now. When I finish the course I’ll work in Whangarei for a while to get experience then I’m keen to travel. I’ll see what unfolds. It would be good to be well known in an area for being good at some aspect in the industry.”

Paige Lloydd - Beauty Therapy

“I’ve always liked makeup and watched lots about it on YouTube. I also studied beauty consultancy in town while I was still at school. When I explored training options, NorthTec seemed the most compact and value-for-money choice.”

“I enjoy being here so much that it doesn't feel like learning. There is such a huge difference from school and I really look forward to coming here every day. The environment is great and the classes and students are fun but we still learn so much.”

“Our class is really close and because we’re all different ages and have different views on life, we’re also building tolerance. The tutor is like one of us and is really understanding if life happens to us and we have to adjust our usual schedule, or catch up at a different time.”

“At the moment I’m really enjoying waxing and find it satisfying seeing the results. I’m surprised how much I like learning anatomy and physiology. This knowledge makes everything else make sense and having that understanding makes me feel more secure about what I am doing.”

“I want to keep learning throughout my career but this qualification will put me in a really good starting place. I’ll enter the industry with more confidence, more knowledge and more credibility and I’ll progress faster. NorthTec teaches you what you need to know, then you can go on and learn more advanced or specialist aspects within the industry.”

“I want to work in cruise ships when I finish the course. You can get a nine-month contract where you work crazy hours, but it’s a great way to get experience, save money and travel at the same time. Before going on cruise ships, I’ll do the six-week Steiner Salon training in London which specifically prepares you for cruise ship work. It’s an intense training but it’s a huge plus for your CV and will combine really well with the internationally-recognised City and Guild certificates we get here.”

“During that time I’ll be open to any possibilities that present anywhere in the world.”

Tenaya Hokai - Beauty Therapy

“I moved back from Australia to do this course. I checked out other beauty training options but NorthTec’s course had a better learning structure and qualifications than the others. I’ve come from no working experience to a learning experience that includes client days, reception work, and people contact skills.”

“Make-up and the electrical machines are my favourite part of the course. The results of what the machines can do for a person are intriguing.”

“I’m a visual person and I learn best by doing, so the theory is more of a challenge for me, but the tutors and students give heaps of support.”

“From our work experience here I’ve been offered a job. Our tutors put on events so we can network with the industry, and my work has come directly from doing this course. I will step straight into the job when the course finishes.”

“Longer term I want to start my own global business creating a make-up line. I can see a gap that I can meet. I am going to achieve this. I know I am.”

Olivia Brookland - Beauty Therapy

“I’ve always wanted to be a make-up artist but my interest in it has grown even more since being here. I’m amazed at what else is involved and how well I’m doing.”

“I’m loving learning and finding out new things. I dropped out of school in year 13 and thought I was dumb, but I’m getting high grades here because I’m so keen and get such great support. I’ve met a lot of new best friends.”

“The theory is a challenge but it’s a challenge I love because we’re learning about muscles and nerves and it’s so related and applied to our work. I want to help people feel beautiful. I’m surprised at how much I love waxing and some of the other treatments.”

“I’m going to Australia next year because my partner is a professional squash player, so this ticket will give me so many opportunities to get work there - maybe even specializing in waxing.”

“This course can really open doors and has made me so happy and confident. This is an international ticket and longer term I want to be a professional make-up artist for famous people. I want to be thought of highly in my field.”